My Oh My the Beautiful Karen Murdock

I was so happy to work the Karen Murdock on not just one but TWO fabulous boudoir sets this month. 
The first set was with Jeff Babineau, we went for a natural look. Flawless skin and the touch of bold lashes.
Jeff Babineau
http://www.babineauphotography.ca/
A couple weeks after our first set Karen asked if i could assist her on another Boudoir set with photographer Jeff Cooke. This time i bumped up the eye makeup and continued with the idea of flawless skin and a natural feel. This set of photos really did turn out incredible and Karen looks fantabulous! 

Jeff Cooke Photography
www.jeffcookephotography.com
-'The Boudoir Collective'
KarenMurdockwww.karenmurdock.deviantart.com

Also check out Karen's custom handmade bath products business FIZZ

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=122405731146445&v=info&ref=ts

Check out her Valentines Day specials! Orders due Feb. 10th. My personal favourite is the Cupcake scented bath bomb, so relaxing and delicious :D

Alternative with Madame Red

The talented Madame Red, assistant Stoo Metz and the stunning alternative model Miz Niveous did a fantastic job on this ultra edgy set. Madame gave me full creative control on the makeup for this set and I am so happy with the results! I went for a really dramatic look, adding huge false studded eyelashes, expressive brows, a deep contrast, and this amazing bright red pigment to match her 'to die for' hair.
We had so much fun doing this set, that we are recreating it very soon to add more to the collection!! Thanks Miz Niveous for being such a good sport and trusting me with altering your  features/ image.










Earlier this month I was invited back by Madame Red to work with her & Amber Stevens on a publicized set for Inked Magazine. Continuing with the high red flash we boosted up the makeup with some hot pink and dark contrast.  Amber has some incredible artwork on her and I am super proud to be apart of this set!

Madame Red Photography
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madame-RED/143449699022507?ref=ts
Blogspot: www.madamerred.blogspot.com
**Madame Red is currently looking for more Inked ladies to add to her portfolio, so if you or you know of anyone contact her for more details. :)
Some of the featured tattoo work on Amber Stevens is brought to you by:

• Josh Dobbs of Classy Tattoo Co.- Forearm www.classytattooco.yolasite.com

         6100 Young street, Halifax

• Mike Leblanc of Half Skate & Tattoo- Horror sleeve, Back piece & Leg
• Mark Jeffrey- Stomach
• Mike Power of Utility- Chest piece http://www.utility-gallery.com

        6070 Quinpool Rd, Halifax

Its always a pleasure to work with Madame Red, she believes in my work and gives me full control of the makeup and allows me to use my creative artistic side, letting my mind roam free! Being in the same room with her gives me inspiration to do the best work possible. I will always look forward to tackling the alternative scene of Halifax with ma belle Madame Red.

Pinup @ the Stoodio

Stoo invited me to join him @ the Stoodio a couple times over the last month for some Pinup styled sets. Pinup is always so much fun to do, is so classy and brings out naturally beautiful features. Kelly Lynn Walker is a bombshell and looked amazing in this beautiful corset and fishnets, everytime we work together its a blast. Nicole Basden was another gorgeous model to step foot in front of the lens for the first time. She fit the pinup style wonderfully and worked it like a natural, hopefully this wont be the last time i work with her. It always a pleasure to work with Stoo Metz, and can't wait to work on our next project :D

Stoo Metz Photography
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stoometz/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StooMetzPhotography?ref=ts


Kelly Lynn Walker
Model Profile: http://mustang-chaser.deviantart.com
Photographer: www.kellylynnmartell.com
www.kellylynnmartell.blogspot.com

Christmas Wrap Up

It's been awhile since i have posted, this is actually a positive thing. Meaning I've been super busy!! 

Prepare to be Overloaded. 

Over the Christmas break I had the privilege to collaborate with some of the lovely ladies from my graduating class again. Lead by the talented Laura Bleasdale, our team volunteered for the Sir John A's Highschool musical, A Christmas Carol. It was a nice change from beauty makeup. Stage makeup is  over the top to be seen from far away under the florescent lights. I had the privilege to work backstage with Laura in the high paced environment with character changes in under 5 minutes, we were even working on the same character! 

With over 40 students for 3 nights I caught on to the fast paced environment quickly. It was a blast to catch up and work with the girls from class again and i hope to work with many of them again. :)

Kickass Team:

Laura Bleasdale

Mandy Nickerson

Alyssa Gibbons

Shana Oneill

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1934149

I hope to see some photos from this concert, all the kids did an amazing job and put on one hell of a show! 

Topic # 2:

NEW Zuca Bag! I will no longer be the one armed body builder walking around Halifax draggin myself up the hills! This case has already made me already feel more organized and professional. Thank you Santa, look for me strolling down Barrington, lighting up the streets with my new wheels. 

Topic # 3:
Erin Nicole Photographic and I worked together on a Christmas Package 'For His/Her Eyes Only'

This allowed girlfriends to show their loved ones a little more then there everyday wear. Giving a man the best christmas present you can offer. YOU. These ladies were so much fun to work with and had confidence for miles! Since these photos are personal i only have a few to show you. Just being apart of Erin's team is always a treat and i hope you enjoy!

Erin Nicole Photographic
http://www.erindibbin.com
http://erindibbin.blogspot.com/

Kidnapped!

Super excited to finally reveal photos from store 2428's Winter Lookbook!

Logan Hudak invited me to join him and his team for the day and create this cool storyboard idea that Logan and some others had come up with for their store 2428, located on Sackville Street, Halifax.
 I had such a blast and I really feel these pictures show how much fun and effort was put forth by everyone!
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do! Thanks again Logan for inviting me out and thanks everyone for the amazing experience!
The Cast
Photographer- Dean Casavechia
DJ's Logan Hudak & Craig Muise
Lovely Models- Nora Madeline, Becky Thomas, Amber Stevens, Wendy Reid, Izabella Drogosiewicz & Sarah Lynn Deveau
Hair Stylist- Maggie Matthews
Makeup Artist- Yours Truly :D

I feel I learn so much more from every gig I get to partake in and it makes my heart pound with excitement!
Stumble onto these talented individuals,

2428 Halifax
5181 Sackville Street, Halifax
11-7 7 days a week
www.24TWENTYEIGHT.com
Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=134182439957690&v=info&ref=ts
Logan Hudak
www.wickedbad.net/loganhudak.com
Dean Casavechia Photography
http://www.deancasavechia.com

MUCH LOVE

Darling Pin Up

Helena Darling joined in on a mini photo shoot special that the amazingly talented photographer Melanie Titus was offering earlier this month and I was so happy to be apart of the team.

Classic pin up makeup always is so much fun to do & Helena can definitely pull it off. Helena and I are both on the same page when it comes to blush, we believe there can never be too much of it!
Not only is she beautiful, she is my best friend and I am the happiest person in the world to know someone with such talent and to share the same dream for success. We will do big things together and i wont forget to share it.

Its always a pleasure to work with these 2 amazing ladies. Melanie Titus is such a great professional photographer and I am never disappointed with her work, she's truly incredible at capturing the pinup life style. I will always look forward to working with her :)

Stumble onto these incredible sites,

Melanie Titus Photography
www.halifaxpinup.com
www.melanietitusphotography.com

Helena Darling @ Newcombes Ink 
5187 Sackville Street, Halifax
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=149989411686477&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=149989411686477&v=info

Helena Darling as Inked Girl of the Day for Inked Magazine

www.inkedmag.com/promotions/inkedgirl/gallery/todays_girl/

Pretty Things Boutique
5240 Blowers Street, Halifax
www.prettythingsboutique.com

Pin Up Lifestyle website
www.pinuplifestyle.com

What a natural!

I had the pleasure of doing makeup for Brian Larter the other day, Brian told me he had a fresh new face on the modeling scene and would love for me to drop by and work my magic.

Sarah Ashira. Let me tell you, she was a natural! She had such an amazing bone structure and stunning features. She worked the set and i hope to work with her again sometime. Sarah claims that she lives by America's next top model, and well it really paid off! She had quiet the amazing wardrobe to look threw (jealous yes) and after helping her pick out her outfit she let me have free range with the makeup. I love those words. free range. I worked with a strong bold plum lip and rocked the gold pigment on the eyes for a nice sparkle. I knew the style of lighting Brian was going to use and i knew it was going to throw some shadows and blast light on prominent features, so i used deep shades to show off her strong bone structure.

I'm super happy with the outcome and thanks again Brian for the opportunity, can't wait to work with you again!

Stumble upon,

Brian Larter Photography

www.brianlarter.com

Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/people/brianlarter/

Also a few of the talented ladies from my makeup class @ the Hair Design Centre have started up there own sites, you should check them out!!

Becca Boop

http://beccaboop.blogspot.com/

Shana Oneill

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1934149

Don't forget to follow my blog, all you have to do is click the follow button on the left side of this post, you just need your email address.

Thanks again 

:D

Beginning a New Chapter,

Saturday was sadly my last day at the Hair Design Centre. I have now successfully completed the study in Make Up Artistry, and have this kick a$$ diploma to show for it! 

Right now I have to show you this creation i made in class, the lovely Rebecca Graham let me try out this look on her, the reason why i asked Rebecca was because i could already picture the cartoon version of her... 

odd yes, but she is such a cute, karasmatic, hello kitty lovin lady, it just fit.   

& yes i am super happy with the outcome :)

sorry for the camera fuzz once again.

I used alot of sparkle, you cant really see if from the picture but because Rebecca is so awesome she wore it walking all over downtown halifax with me and we both got a kick out of everyones reactions.

Karen King Holmans @ Wolrd Tea House commented on my photo saying "Ah! it was you waving at me as you went by the tea house! It threw me off, its crazy awesome!"

BUT Best reaction was a group of little boys running done Sackville St. making all kinds of noise, one out of the 7 or 8 boys freezes in place, stares right into Rebecca's eyes for a good minute, doesn't say a word, then is pushed away by his dad and he runs away down the street.
I wonder what he was thinking...?

I love to get a reaction from my work, and it made me happy to see soo many shocked and confused faces, thanks again Rebecca for being such a good sport, i know she enjoyed it just as much as i did :)

I am going to miss all my friends that i have made from school, you have all so talented and have tought me so much! I know we will all keep in touch :) I am going to miss my teacher Donna Bramley the most. She is THE inspiration to my aspirations. She has tought me many lessons and I will never forget them. I am stronger, more confident, in myself and my work, I owe alot of this to my teacher Donna.

Best part about the day was after a long, anticipated wait the class received our photos from the class photoshoot with Sue Siri. Sue was professional, helpful and a treat to work with, she enjoyed the picture so much she has put Lisa up on her blog and Facebook page. Lisa O'Quinn was my lovely model,  allowing me to transform her from a 50's Pin up to...well...my take on a Glam Rockstar. I chose to only use one model because i wanted to drastically change her appearance, tricking your eye into thinking its 2 different ladies. I'm super happy with the outcome and i hope you enjoy,

Stumble onto these websites,

Stop in and visit Karen @ the World Tea House on Argyle Street.
www.worldteahouse.com

Sue Siri Photography
www.suesiri.com
www.suesiri.blogspot.com/

Another talented lady in my class Sara Bella has started up her own makeup website, you should check her out she's another very talented lady.
www.sarabellamakeup.webs.com

Remember Art!

Last night I was invited by the amazing Vanessa triple threat Furlong to be MUA and Model at the Remember Art! Art Fashion Music Event @ the Paragon Theatre, sporting the new fashions of NESS pAs Designs.

I meet so many amazing people and had a hell of a time! 

Modelling with me for the evening were some beatiful talented ladies. 

These women are gorgeous and doing their makeup was a treat, they have such amazing features

Anna Lovely 

lips

Kyla Nicolle 

eyes

Kristin Langille 

bone structure

&

Madison Ingram for Hair.

Working and Rocking to the beats of Freedom Danish, KDZ & Takeabath, the vibe was pumping, and the people were very positve & responsive.

Thanks to everyone that came out and made it! I should be recieving some photos here shorting and i can't wait to post them :)

Thanks Stoo Metz & ESP- Enlightened State Productions, Vanessa Furlong & the Lovely Models.

:)

Stumble onto,

Freedom Danish

http://www.freedomdanish.com

ESP- Enlightened State Productions

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2313408938&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=2313408938&v=info

NESS pAs Designs online store

http://www.nesspas.com

Check out Vanessa's killer band ThreeSheet, they recently just one Best New Artist of the Year! 

Sheet Music Volume #1, Single Release Party: Friday November 26th, 10pm @ the Paragon.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167208819967556&ref=ts

The Pin Up Life Style

I am truley inspired by the 1950's Pinup era and am ALWAYS excited to bust out a strong red lip and winged cat eyeliner. 
I am constantly surrounded by friends who feel the same way, so i've been lucky to have created the pin up look on numerous occations. 
Monthly i get the opportunity to be MUA for the beautifully talented, burlesque performer Miss. Magenta & Host, the lovely Helena Darling at Reflections Cabaret's Rockabilly Riot. 


Come out and join the festivites on November 13th, 2010,
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=155916767783694&ref=ts

A couple months back Melanie Titus gave me the opportunity to be MUA and model for a promo shoot for a local Bluesy, Rockabilly, Country band The Trouble Shooters. The shoot was sooo much fun, what a great enviroment at the Seahorse Tavern with the quarky band members, amazing photographer, my best friends and the bands concept couldn't have been anymore inspirational. Here are a few of the many amazing images from the set.

One more for good measure, this is from Barries Texaco in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. 
Had the chance to go there for my best friend Helena Darling's birthday this September. Barrie has so many awesome antiques and oldschool props and setup. I highly recommend stopping in and visiting his Texaco the next time your in Bridgewater.

Stumble upon,


Helena Darling @ Newcombes Ink Tattoo Shop, Downtown Halifax
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=149989411686477&ref=ts


Melanie Titus Photography
http://melanietitusphotography.com
http://halifaxpinup.com


Chris Martin & the Trouble Shooters
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Martin-and-the-Troubleshooters/31281816150?v=info&ref=ts


Barrie's Texaco
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bridgewater-NS/Barries-Texaco/120755153765?v=wall&ref=ts

Class Workshops

Over the last few months I had the opportunity to attend the Hair Design Centre's Makeup Artistry Course to learn and expand my makeup skills. Studying under Donna Bramley i have mastered the practice of Sanitization, blending, highlight & contour, the use of color theory, special effects and fantasy makeup.

Here are a few looks i have completed on the lovely ladies in my class, you girls are amazing & talented and i wish you all the best!

 Sorry for the camera phone fuzz.

My First Blog EVER!

Welcome all to my my page ElleMUA!

I guess i should take the time to introduce myself a little bit,

My name is Elle and I am a recent graduate from the Hair Design Centre. I had the privilege to study under the talented Donna Bramley who has become a role model and true inspiration to me.

The purpose of this blog is to showcase my work for all of you to see, to network and collaborate with creative photographers, hair stylists & models to enhance and build my portfolio.

I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing photographers and models so far and am really excited to enter into the world as a Make Up Artist. With the help from my friends, family and fans i know this will be an envigorating experience.

I am trained in beauty, fashion, bridal, fantasy, and special effects makeup but am always up for a good challenge!
If you are interested in my work and would like to collaborate, please feel free to contact me.


ellen.x0@hotmail.com 


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